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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Palmer and the gang continue treestumping and teasing Dorothy, what does Palmer expect to happen?
(a) They would all get bored and do something else.
(b) They would be joined by other kids.
(c) They would all be suspended from school.
(d) They would be aksed to go to the school counselor.

2. What is treestumping?
(a) Standing behind a tree and throwing a snowball at Dorothy.
(b) Standing in front of Dorothy like a tree to block her walking.
(c) Standing in front of a tree and throwing snowballs at houses.
(d) Standing behind a tree and throwing snowballs at passing cars.

3. What name does Palmer give his pigeon?
(a) Skipper.
(b) Nipper.
(c) Flipper.
(d) Dipper.

4. How many pigeons are gathered for the pigeon shoot, according to Palmer's dad?
(a) Eight hundred.
(b) Five thousand.
(c) Five hundred.
(d) One thousand.

5. How does Palmer feel when he arrives home after school and finds the pigeon gone?
(a) Lonely to have lost a friend.
(b) Sad to see the pigeon had left.
(c) Frightened to be alone.
(d) Relieved that the gang will not see the pigeon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Palmer feel when the boys show up to his party?

2. What does Palmer know he should wish but cannot?

3. What special food does Palmer get for his pigeon?

4. Why does the town sponsor a pigeon shoot?

5. What playground equipment do Palmer and the gang play on the afternoon of his party?

(see the answer key)

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